A St Albans local is making his Australian musical debut next month.
Oscar Walters recently moved to the area after growing up in the US, and he is going straight onto the stage as part of the cast of ‘A Chorus Line’, an original musical that has been thrilling crowds since the 1970s.
The production is run by not-for-profit organisation Theatrical, and Oscar said he has been impressed by the talent of his colleagues on and off stage leading into the opening night.
“I am so glad this show took place in the 70s in New York, because I don’t have to alter my natural accent,” he laughed.
“Two weeks after I got to Australia, I started to get the itch to be back on stage. I found this community online and posted an enquiry… from that, the producer Andrew invited me down for a read through… and I got cast right on the spot.
“It has been quite the journey, everything has been going very very nicely.
“People coming to watch can expect a classic. It’s a classic show, with a lot of extravagance and dance.”
Theatrical launched in 2019 with a dedicated Theatrical Community Shed (Victorian Men’s Shed Association member), welcoming people of all gender identities, ability and ages.
The program offers training opportunities for those that may have not yet have had the privilege of access to theatre skills training.
The show premieres on Saturday September 7, and will be on show until Sunday, September 22 at the National Theatre on Carlisle Street, St Kilda.
Tickets: theatrical.com.au
Gerald Lynch
